§ Dr. John A. Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for Energy what progress has been made with the proposed programme of steam- generating heavy water reactors; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BennDeemed planning permission and consents under the Electric Lighting Act 1909 were given in February 1975 for SGHVVR stations at Sizewell and Torness and investment approvals were given on 30th September 1975. The Nuclear Power Company is resolving outstanding design issues with the electricity boards and work on the development programme is being carried forward.